1974 No. 1 Hit Paul Anka's Baby Song Still Outrages Fans
March 28, 2026·about 3 hours ago·via Men's Journal

Paul Anka's 1974 duet "(You're) Having My Baby" with Odia Coates topped the Billboard Hot 100, marking his first No. 1 in 15 years. The sappy track draws endless backlash for its cheesy lyrics about pregnancy joy, earning votes as CNN's worst song ever in 2006. Critics slam it as the nadir of '70s pop, with some calling 1974 music's darkest year overall. It still sparks outrage today, topping lists of most hated chart-toppers. Read more about this...